Loss De Plott, by Stephen J Myers

Your Reviews

"Rather Unique!…"

06-Nov-2012

Loss De Plott is a very unique book. In fact I would go as far as to say I have never read anything quite like it. Combining Dickensian style prose with illustrations it has real genius about it. The characters are surely set to become wider known, especially Loss, while the many layered messages to be found within the words make both an engaging and magical tale. Giving the book less than 5 stars proved a dilemma but I do have one gripe and it is with the synopsis which originally led me to buy it for my children. Loss De Plott is definitely not a book for young children!

Mumsnetter Isamarie

"Fantastic tale, beautiful and heartening.…"

02-Oct-2012

Firstly, let me say that I picked up this book having only seen the title which alone had me fascinated and enjoyed it more with each turn of the page. It is aimed at those who have a liking of older style prose aka Austen and Dickens which the author has combined with illustrations to create a truly fantastic tale.There is a strong message in the book which I think will appeal to parents (I wont give it away) but it makes you think what we are doing to 'our little earth' and what our children will inherit from us.I am not sure everyone will get it but when you do you will have one of those eureka moments!Beautiful and heartening, go for it!

Mumsnetter MagsM88

"A class of it own, quite magical.…"

19-Sep-2012

Another Mumsnetter couldn't stop talking about this book and I though I would give it a go. A bit non plussed by the title but the authors intro had me hooked. You need to read this and if doesn't get you thinking I don't know what will.I am not really into illustrations but these are quite magical and bring the words to life in a way I have never seen before. I read somewhere else that the book was similar to the Little Prince which I read many years ago but Loss De Plott is really in a class of its own.Expecting my first child, this really had me thinking about the world we live in and what we are leaving for our children. Don't hesitate to buy.

Mumsnetter Riza

"A very different and compelling read…"

15-Sep-2012

My friend recommended this book when she heard me moaning about the predictable types of fare on offer. This is certainly very different! On the face of it the tale is a simple one. What sets it apart is the way it is written. Despite this being a smaller book it took me just as long usual novel, maybe longer as I savoured each word. Each word earns it's place.Profound messages abound. Loved it and the graphics. An exquisite book all around.

Mumsnetter FIFI63

"Thrilled, an extraordinary read.…"

29-Aug-2012

Another word of mouth buy and thrilled to have found it. Extraordinary read, characters are brought to life through an eloquent style of writing and original illustrations. One of those books you hope your children will want to read. Loss is unique as are all the other characters she meets. My only criticism is that Stephan Myers wields a large vocabulary which combined with his style of writing reminds me of the big Victorian authors and may not appeal to readers who are looking for a simple read. This is a book that will make you think and is certainly relevant for the times we live in. I would love to see someone take this and make it into a film!

Mumsnetter CindersP

"Most original book I have ever read.…"

21-Aug-2012

I wasn't sure if I should review this in GF or Light fiction. It is quite a short read but very clever and is the most original book I have ever read. The author has written it so that you have to think about the story which along with some brilliant illustrations blew my mind. One to keep for the children, you really have got to read this and I am sure Loss will be around for a long time!

Mumsnetter Brenti

"Enchanting and Haunting Read…"

18-Aug-2012

I love the little Prince and bought this on the recommendation of my friend who thought I would like it. I loved it and have bought another 2 copies for my kids to read when they are a bit older. It's very profound with valuable messages about life which will stand them in good stead.

Mumsnetter ellieps

"The cleverest book I have ever read.…"

15-Aug-2012

This is one of the cleverest books I have ever read. As a story it is simple and engaging with marvelous illustrations. You will love Loss, she is so cute! Then you suddenly realise what the book is really about. This is pure genius and I can not wait to read another book by Stephan J Myers.

Mumsnetter Cassienor

"Incredible, every parent should read this at least once!…"

12-Aug-2012

This is an incredible book! Moving, haunting at times it is a magical mix that is simple yet complex at the same time and is the work of a master wordsmith. Encouraging the reader through elegant prose (very much reminded me of the victorian greats) to dwell on the nature of words. Where they originate and how they shape the world about us. The story told by the narrator who meets Loss De Plott. She is the character around which the story revolves. Innocent yet incredibly wise and I think this is where people have drawn comparisons to the Little Prince. It is a short book but it took me for ages to read as I had to read it 4 times over the weekend. As a simple story it sweeps the heart away as you quickly find yourself becoming the narrator whilst the deceptive complexity will drive you crazy considering the true meaning of words. "Tell me," she said as though pondering a great dilemma. "In your time can a word once cast still be erased." You really need to see the illustrations that goes along with this statement. So very clever and you will find yourself thinking about everything you say for days after!

Mumsnetter LorriCarp1

"Funny, profound, brilliant!…"

08-Aug-2012

Refreshingly different and brilliantly wrtten I bought this as I had seen a review in KOS and it seems like everywhere I go I see images of Loss. It funny and sad and very much like the Little Prince in that it is written like a journal telling the story of how the narrator meets Loss and the characters she meets on her travels. The illustrations are brilliant, the story short but profound and leaves you thinking about it long after the last page has been turned. I think all my friends have now bought it.

Mumsnetter Laurie777

"Absolutely wonderful!…"

08-Aug-2012

Impulse buy, as everyone seems to be talking about it. Absolutely wonderful. If you have ever read the Little Prince you will adore this book. It will make you laugh, maybe a little sad at times but you will never look at a boss the same way again!

Mumsnetter Jules7766

"Magnificent read, I hope everyone reads this book!…"

06-Aug-2012

Buying this on word of mouth I did wonder what I had bought as the first chapter you can view on Amazon does not really convey what the book is about, try surprise me on 'look inside' instead. This is a truly wonderful read. It is short and told from the narrators perspective in the same way as the Little Prince but for me the similarity ends there. The character Loss is simply wonderful, she will make you laugh and she will make you cry and the characters she meets are simply sublime. My favourite was the Mime Man whilst the author writes in a style that reminds me at times of Dickens. It is one of those books everyone should read and not easily forgotten and will leave you thinking about how words have built our world and how they might destroy it and what we might leave for our little ones. My favourite read of the year!

Mumsnetter AnnaStew

"This is going to be a classic!…"

22-Jul-2012

I keep hearing people talking about this book and glad to see other Mumsters have picked up on it. Very much an impulse buy and it is a real treasure. Beautifully written,fantastic illustrations and thought provoking it will keep you thinking about the world we are leaving for our children long after you have read it. I think I'm driving my friends crazy as I keep talking about it!

Mumsnetter smileen

"Beautiful and powerful,…"

20-Jul-2012

Definitely something different from the usual fast food repertoire of books about vampires, detective stories and so on. There is an important message about the ways in which we are destroying what is good in the world. Myers introduces us to a world of dubious and insidious characters and some of the reviewers have compared this to Saint-Exupery's Little Prince. There is some similarity(the illustrations are stunning) but this book is totally unique both in the way Myers beautifully employs language in a way I have not seen for years and uses it to send a powerful and very relevant message to his readers. Just beautiful!

Mumsnetter Dawnbreaking

"The Power Of Words & The Legacy We leave Our Children…"

19-Jul-2012

This truly magical book will enchant the young and young at heart but as a mother I found it full of wonderful insights into the power of words and how they shape the world we live in. The book is beautifully illustrated and asks the reader to consider the legacy we leave our children. It will make you laugh and it had me crying with the main character Loss reminding me at times of Alice in Wonderland. I read it twice and can't get it out of my head and am probably driving my friends nuts talking about it. This really is one of the best books I have ever read.